Supply Chain Stores Operations Manager

AEP; Indiana; Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

AEP is seeking a storeroom/ procurement professional to manage storeroom operations across multiple facilities in the Indiana region. The role emphasizes safe, cost-efficient material handling, alignment of inventory with construction and maintenance needs, and collaboration with Stores, Accounting, Procurement, and Engineering teams.

The position requires durable leadership, extensive experience in supply chain and attention to regulatory compliance, including security and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent education and experience.
• Ten years of business experience in Supply Chain, Distribution, Transmission or Generation.
• At least three years of direct supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct the operation of storerooms within the assigned Operating Company or Region.
• Recommend storeroom staffing and enhancements to the materials flow process.
• Ensure SOX compliance, cycle inventories and active material reviews.
• Manage materials for M&S, Capital & oversite of plant Direct Charge.
• Coordinate material management between storerooms and liaise with Stores, Accounting, Procurement, Engineering and Projects.
• Develop and implement measures and goals for storeroom operations.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and departmental policies and safety programs.
• Support staffing and materials for storm restoration, outages and project needs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent

Job description

Category : Supply Chain/Logistics/Procurement

Job Summary

Job Summary

Manages the storeroom operations within the assigned Operating Company or Region to ensure the business needs of the applicable business unit are met in a safe and cost effective manner. Effectively partners with managers and supervisors of Stores to align material availability with construction/maintenance needs. Actively monitors Supply Chain measures to identify corrective action that are needed to ensure Supply Chain and Business Unit goals are achieved.

Job Description

What you will be doing:

• Direct the operation of the associated storerooms within the assigned Operating Company or Region.
• Recommend storeroom staffing, and enhancements to the materials flow process to management.
• Recommend policies and procedures relating to the proper control of all inventory investments and material services functions. a. SOX Compliance b. Cycle Inventories c. Inactive Material Reviews d. MSDS e. QC
• Responsible for materials management of M&S, Capital & oversite of plant Direct Charge (proper/safe storage, proper indentification, etc.)
• Direct and coordinate the Material Management functions between storerooms; act as liaison between Stores Supervisors, Accounting, Procurement, Engineering and Projects Departments.
• Develop, implement and/or assist in the development and implementation of measurements/goals of storeroom operations. Monitor the results of measures and take appropriate corrective action needed to ensure that Supply Chain and Business Unit goals are achieved.
• Ensure that storeroom operations comply with corporate and departmental policies and procedures.
• Establish effective communication channels with internal and external customers around all aspects of the catalog and Inventory Optimization.
• Support required staffing and materials in support of storm restoration, outage & project requirements of the business unit.
• Coordinates the training and development of assigned employees in a manner that aggressively migrates culture to a participative, zero harm environment.
• Development and administer safety programs that aggressively migrates the culture "mind set" to a norm of zero harm.
• Actively participate in the development and administration of training programs to ensure maximum utilization of available technology and personnel and ensure that employees have the opportunity to develop to their full potential.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity of thinking and participative management.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company's Corporate Compliance Policy.
• Carry out, within the assigned area of responsibility, the Company's program of Equal employment Opportunity, including its Affirmative Action obligations.
• Administer the company's Performance Management Review and Salary Administration programs and Management Information and Policy Manual.
• Promote and enforce the company's Accident Prevention and Safety & Health programs to migrate towards an accident free culture.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent education and experience.
• Work Experience requirements listed below: Must have a minimum of ten (10) years business experience in Supply Chain, Distribution, Transmission or Generation positions. Minimum of three (3) years direct supervisory experience.

Other Requirements:

• Physical demand level is Sedentary
• Has responsibility for multiple facilities, Hundreds of Millions in Inventory, budget of +$100M material throughput. Position will require travel to various facilities throughout the geographic area of responsibility.
• Continuous Travel is required.

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!.

Compensation

$136,539.00 - $177,503.00

Physical Demands

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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“AEP offers an outstanding group of people to be a part of. The AEP culture values your integrity and awards your hard work.”

This role will be primarily focused on the services, with an emphasis on Construction services categories and other complex, high-value service categories. The individual operates with high degree of autonomy and is responsible for leading major, high-dollar, complex sourcing initiatives, contract development, negotiations, and commercial strategies. Serves as the subject matter expert and strategic procurement lead for assigned categories involving significant spend, complex or customized requirements, and emerging or evolving business needs. Provides strategic sourcing, contracting, and commercial guidance to Category Managers, procurement professionals, business unit stakeholders, and leadership to develop solutions that balance cost, risk, operational requirements, supplier performance and long-term value.Leads the development of the commercial framework and business terms for complex agreements and partners with Legal, Risk, Safety, IT, and other key stakeholders to ensure business objectives are achieved and organizational interests are appropriately protected. Applies strong commercial judgment in structuring contracts, negotiating terms, allocating risk, and developing sourcing strategies that support both immediate business requirements and broader category objectives.Effectively engages and influences business unit leadership and Supply Chain leadership, building alignment across stakeholders and driving procurement initiatives from strategy development through execution. The individual is expected to demonstrate executive-level communication, sound business judgment, strong negotiation capabilities, and the ability to successfully lead complex procurement activities with significant financial, operational, and organizational impact.

Project Procurement Management will serve in a key commercial leadership role supporting the development and construction of the next generation of energy infrastructure. The position will lead project procurement, including strategic sourcing, category management, contracting, and commercial management activities for some of the company’s largest and most complex capital projects and major construction programs, including new natural gas power generation, combined-cycle power plants, renewable energy projects, and energy infrastructure supporting large-load and data center customers.The position will serve as a key Procurement and commercial partner to major capital project teams, developing and executing project procurement strategies, contracting strategies, sourcing plans, and supplier strategies from early project development and engineering through construction, commissioning, commercial operation, and contract closeout. Responsibilities include leading the negotiation, award, and administration of significant Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), construction, engineering, major equipment supply, and professional services contracts.The role will engage directly with leading EPC contractors, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), engineering firms, construction contractors, equipment suppliers, and strategic partners. The position will collaborate closely with Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Legal, Finance, Risk Management, Supply Chain, and business leadership to establish commercial and contracting strategies that support successful project execution while protecting the company’s commercial and contractual interests.Responsibilities extend beyond contract award and include providing commercial leadership and contract management throughout project execution. The position will oversee contract administration, change management, change orders, contractor negotiations, commercial issue resolution, contract claims, milestone and payment management, contractual notices, performance security, warranties, supplier performance, contract compliance, and contract closeout. The role will support project teams in evaluating and resolving complex commercial matters affecting project cost, schedule, contractual risk, supplier performance, and overall project execution.The position will also develop and implement strategic procurement and sourcing strategies that leverage market intelligence, supplier capabilities, competitive sourcing, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), enterprise spend, supplier relationship management, and lessons learned across major capital projects. Responsibilities include identifying opportunities to strengthen commercial terms, increase supplier competition, improve contracting strategies, mitigate supply chain and commercial risk, and deliver sustainable value across the company’s power generation and infrastructure portfolio.The position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to large-scale, technically complex and strategically important energy projects. Through strong procurement, commercial negotiation, EPC contracting, contract management, supplier management, and project execution capabilities, the role will help enable projects that expand generation capacity, advance renewable energy development, and support significant electricity demand growth associated with large-load customers and data center development.

The Procurement Category Manager will act as Lead for assigned Procurement projects, programs, and sourcing categories. Main responsibly is to oversee the specific projects and sourcing categories by providing leadership to team members in a variety of strategic areas including sourcing, procurement, contracts, supplier relationship management, supplier development, and strategy development and execution. This position will have responsibility for achieving annual savings targets from $5 million to $20 million and manage categories with an annual spend in the from $100 million to $700 million for materials and services.To be successful, this individual requires highly advanced level of knowledge and responsibility for developing, negotiating, executing and maintaining strategic sourcing agreements for specific categories for the procurement of materials, equipment and/or services used by AEP internal customers. The Procurement Category Manager will identify cost reduction opportunities and capture real Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) savings (direct or indirect) by aggregating sourcing volumes.

AEP offers generous time off, competitive pay, and educational opportunities to help employees advance their careers.

Our culture is purpose-driven and team-oriented: we combine innovation with a customer-first focus to deliver reliable energy and brighter futures.